2018-03-05 Minutes
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF ENCINITASCOMMISSION FOR THE ARTS
Monday,March 5, 2018, 5:00 p.m.
1.
Call to Order
Chair Thum called the meeting to order at 5:03p.m.
2.
Roll Call
Present: CommissionersAbraham,Filsinger,SabeckSchmitt,Stefanko,and Thum
Also Present: Arts Program Administrator GilliamandManagement AnalystMorrow
Absent: CommissionerKuta
3.
Pledge of Allegiance
4.
Special Presentations and Proclamations
–Item 4 was heard out of order.
5.
Oral Communications / Possible Direction to Staff
None
6.
Changes to the Agenda
None
7.
Approve theFebruary 5, 2018RegularMeeting Minutes
ACTION
COMMISSIONER SABECK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY 5, 2018
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES, SECOND BY COMMISIONER ABRAHAM, AND THE
MOTION CARRIED 6-0. (COMMISSIONERKUTAWASABSENT.)
8.
Action Items
8A. Appoint a Commissioner to serve on the Evaluation Panel for the Community Grant
Program. Contact Person: Chair Thum.
ACTION
CHAIRTHUMMOVED TO APPOINT COMMISSIONER ABRAHAMTO SERVE ON
THE EVALUATION PANEL FOR THE COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM,SECOND
BY COMMISIONER SABECK, AND THE MOTION CARRIED 6-0. (COMMISSIONER
KUTAWASABSENT.)
9.
Informational Items
9A. Art Night 2018/19 Discussion.
Arts Program Administrator Gilliam gave an update on the 2018/2019City of Encinitas
exhibit schedule which canallow for six ‘Art Night’ opening receptions. The proposed
openings are planned to be held on Saturdays from 6–9 pm, and can include
participation by local art galleries, and other exhibits in the community.
9B. Public Art Report.
Arts Program Administrator Gilliamreported three public art projects have been
completed.The glass mosaic, Pacific Playground, at the Marine Safety Center, has been
installed, the Moonlight Beach Tribute Benchwas unveiled onMarch 3, with more than
100people in attendance, and thewoodcarving, Easter Island Head II, at Swami’s
Seaside Park, has been completed.
9C. Cultural Arts Division Report.
Arts Program Administrator Gilliamannounced newCommissioners will be appointed by
the City Council onMarch 14 and will take their oath of office at the April meeting. The
new Chair and Vice Chair will be elected at the regular April Commission meeting.
Gilliam indicated he will bring aMemorandum of Understanding for Encinitas Friends of
the Arts and iPalpiti Artists International, to the City Council on March 21.Gilliam
reported 30 keys have been sold as part of the ‘88 Key Fundraising Campaign’ for a new
grand piano for the Encinitas Community & Senior Center. The campaign will wrap up at
the end of March; keys may be purchased for $300 at www.encinitasarts.org.
9D. Commission-sponsored and Co-sponsored Events.
Arts Program Administrator Gilliamannounced upcoming events.
Wednesdays@Noon concerts, Mar. 7, 14, 21, and 28. Encinitas Library.
Music By The Sea concert: Los AngelesEnsemble, Mar. 16, 7:30pm. Encinitas Library.
Ellen Speert Artist Reception, Mar. 17, 1-4pm. Encinitas Community Center.
Rebecca Grohowski Artist Reception, Mar. 18, 1-4pm. Encinitas Library.
Teresa Vandenberg Donche Artist Reception, Mar. 24, 1-4pm. Encinitas Community
Center.
Taylor Chapin Artist Reception, Mar. 30, 6-8pm. City Hall.
10.
Commissioner Initiated Agenda Items
None
11.
Future Agenda Items Added by Commission Members
None
12.
Commissioners’ Reports
Commissioners gave updates on arts related topics.
Special Presentations and Proclamations
–Item 4 was heard out of order.
4A. Certificate of Recognition to Outgoing CommissionersThum and Kuta. Arts Program
Administrator Gilliamthanked Chair Thum for serving for 12 consecutiveyears on the
Commission and presented her with a certificateof appreciation.Gilliam will present
Commissioner Kuta with her certificate of appreciation at the Commissioner Recognition
event on March 5, 2018, following the Commission meeting.
Adjournment
Chair Thum adjourned the meeting at 5:55p.m.
Samantha Morrow
Samantha Morrow,Commission Secretary
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